With Reverence for the Word: Medieval Scriptural Exegesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

. Ed(s): McAuliffe, Jane Dammen; Walfish, Barry D.; Goering, Joseph

ISBN 10: 0195137272 / ISBN 13: 9780195137279

Published by OUP USA, 2003

About this Item

This volume is a trilateral exploration of medieval scriptural interpretation. It examines and discusses the vast literature the three exegetical traditions created in the Middle Ages - a literature of great diversity but also one of numerous cross-cultural similarities. Editor(s): McAuliffe, Jane Dammen; Walfish, Barry D.; Goering, Joseph. Num Pages: 512 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; HRCG3; HRH; HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 863. . 2003. New. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: With Reverence for the Word: Medieval Scriptural Exegesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
• Publisher: OUP USA
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195137272
• ISBN 13: 9780195137279
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This volume is the first trilateral exploration of medieval scriptural interpretation. The vast literature written during the medieval period is one of both great diversity and numerous cross-cultural similarities. These essays explore this rich heritage of biblical and qur'anic interpretation.

About the Author

Jane Dammen McAuliffe is at Georgetown University. Barry Walfish is a Judaica Specialist and Joseph Goering is a Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion, both at the University of Toronto.